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Georginio Wijnaldum has hailed Jordan Henderson as the best captain he's player under but claimed his motivating can be "annoying".

The Dutchman was one of Jurgen Klopp's first signings back in the summer of 2016.

At that point Henderson had been at Anfield for five years but was by no means the crucial figure he is today.

The former Sunderland man was in the running to win the PFA Player of the Year award this season.

His leadership and desire to drive standards has not gone unnoticed on Merseyside.

And while Wijnaldum appreciates his constant motivation he admits he can be annoying.

Jordan Henderson and Georginio Wijnaldum have been team-mates for four years (Image: Andrew Powell)

"I've played with a few players who have great leadership," Wijnaldum said. "I have to say Kevin Strootman and Jordan Henderson were, I think, above the other ones.

"Mark Van Bommel was also a good leader and a good captain, but out of the three of them, I have to choose Henderson.

"It can be annoying [when he is motivating players on the pitch], but if you think about why he's doing it, it's only to help you as a person and the team.

James Milner and Jordan Henderson play crucial roles at Anfield (Image: PA)

"So if you think about it in that way, you always appreciate it so we are really happy with the way Henderson is."

Henderson is one of Klopp's top enforcers on the pitch, but it is a role he often shares with James Milner.

The former Manchester City man is set to win a third Premier League title with two different clubs.

And Wijnaldum has hailed his competitive streak.

"His engine is unbelievable," he added. "I see it in the games and in training, the way he plays and how fit he is. I hope I can reach that level too. He's non-stop.

"I have to say when you play against him, it's really tough because Milner is the type of player who will never stop giving everything so you always have to be 100 per cent concentrated and have to give every time 100 per cent otherwise you will lose from him.